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Mobile Phone Investigations: Ensuring Credible Evidence

Mobile Phone Investigations: Ensuring Credible Evidence

DECEMBER 18, 2014 POST
As mobile phones become an ever-increasing part of the minutiae of our lives they consequently become more and more necessary as evidence in Australian legal cases. An article in Evidence Technology Magazine states that the number of mobile phone investigations and evidence finding their way into courtrooms has jumped tenfold over the last decade. Despite […]
3 Steps to Hiring a Private Investigator

3 Steps to Hiring a Private Investigator

NOVEMBER 11, 2014 POST
So, you have a problem – and it’s one that can only be solved by obtaining information that isn’t freely available. The trouble is, your problem is not a police matter, so you can’t look to them to investigate it. It looks as though you’ll need the services of a Private Investigator – someone with […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

JUNE 17, 2014 POST
Every year on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEEAD) is celebrated around the world. WEEAD is a United Nations internationally recognised day which seeks to prevent elder abuse incidents by giving targeted information and encouraging community participation on a broad scale. It encourages the community to work together to bring greater recognition of […]
Users Urged to Change Passwords after eBay Hack

Users Urged to Change Passwords after eBay Hack

JUNE 3, 2014 POST
The data of 145 million users has been breached, as eBay Inc confirm that they have been compromised. Hackers have gained access to multiple forms of personal details, such as postal addresses, passwords and emails; users are being urged to promptly change their passwords. Computer Forensics Experts Urge: Change Your Password eBay Inc have confirmed […]
Fake Will Forged on Deathbed: Son Accused

Fake Will Forged on Deathbed: Son Accused

MAY 27, 2014 POST
To quote To Kill a Mockingbird “you can choose your friends but you sho’ can’t choose your family.” Lucky are us that see the passing of a beloved family member with mourning, remembrance and perhaps a few too many tipples as we band together to recall times of old. Unfortunately, many of us are born […]
The Battle for Child Custody

The Battle for Child Custody

MAY 21, 2014 POST
Separating is hard to do but what happens when a full-blown child custody battle ensues? When a couple with children separates it is a long and complicated road to dealing with the multitude of emotional, financial and practical outcomes. For some the journey is made horrendously more difficult by a lack of trust between parents […]
The Elderly Increasingly at Risk of Identity Theft

The Elderly Increasingly at Risk of Identity Theft

MAY 8, 2014 POST
You’ve worked your whole life to gather financial security. What would you do if it was stolen from you? Identity theft and financial fraud are increasingly picking up traction as crimes that are targeting more and more everyday Aussies. With more people online and a growing demand for individuals to be financially independent the threshold […]
5 Facts You Need to Know about Franchise Fraud

5 Facts You Need to Know about Franchise Fraud

APRIL 18, 2014 POST
Scammers are masquerading as slick franchise owners to take advantage of vulnerable entrepreneurs. Franchise Fraud A’hoy Business franchises come in many different shapes and sizes. From restaurants (Pizza Hut, Dominos) to petrol stations (Shell, BP) and supermarkets (7/11, Woolworths), owning an established business with a built-in clientele is an extremely attractive premise. What many people […]
4 Things You Need to Know to Stop Intellectual Property Theft

4 Things You Need to Know to Stop Intellectual Property Theft

APRIL 9, 2014 POST
Intellectual Property (IP) is the term that describes a creation of content born from our minds. It might include patents, inventions, copyrights, brands, ideas and inventions. And, like anything worth something, there are always folks out there trying to ride on your coattails or occasionally just downright steal your ideas. Intellectual Property Theft: It’s happening […]
Australia’s biggest missing person case cracked

Australia’s biggest missing person case cracked

APRIL 7, 2014 POST
Finally, Daniel Morcombe’s Family has Justice It was the missing person case Australia never forgot and the criminal Australia will never forgive. Keep reading to find out how Brett Cowan’s string of lies and years of dodging the justice system were finally put to an end. [View the story “Morcombe killer convicted” on Storify]